Handwoven Chuspata Elephant Bag – Michoacán, Mexico
Handwoven by Zeferino and his family in Puácuaro, Michoacán, this beautiful elephant bag is crafted from chuspata, a reed that grows along the shores of Lake Pátzcuaro. Known for its fresh, natural fragrance, the chuspata is harvested only once a year, often by elderly craftspeople who know the rhythms of the lake and its reeds.
Each strand is carefully dried in the sun, then moistened before weaving to give it the flexibility needed to shape the design. The force and precision required are remarkable: the weave must be tight and the pattern perfectly clean for the bag to be both durable and functional.
More than an object, each creation celebrates the imagination and skill of Michoacán’s artisans, transforming natural fibers into joyful forms that capture the spirit of their craft and community.
Handwoven Chuspata Elephant Bag – Michoacán, Mexico
Handwoven by Zeferino and his family in Puácuaro, Michoacán, this beautiful elephant bag is crafted from chuspata, a reed that grows along the shores of Lake Pátzcuaro. Known for its fresh, natural fragrance, the chuspata is harvested only once a year, often by elderly craftspeople who know the rhythms of the lake and its reeds.
Each strand is carefully dried in the sun, then moistened before weaving to give it the flexibility needed to shape the design. The force and precision required are remarkable: the weave must be tight and the pattern perfectly clean for the bag to be both durable and functional.
More than an object, each creation celebrates the imagination and skill of Michoacán’s artisans, transforming natural fibers into joyful forms that capture the spirit of their craft and community.
